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A quorum being present, the special meeting was called to order by Vice President Ken Wuthrich at 6:30 p.m.

Patrons of the district present:  Ken Turner, Edward Reese, Jr., Jeff Ashmore, Rhonda Rogers, Carolyn Bohi.

Board Vice President Ken Wuthrich asked for comments from the public.  Ken Turner stated he had been refused names of the people who had asked for a closed session, and he asked the board not to hold a closed session.  He urged the board to consider sharing a superintendent with another district.  Jeff Ashmore said the agenda did not state a purpose for the closed session.  He urged the board to consider sharing a superintendent with another district and he stated the board should not approve any multi-year superintendent contracts.

Board Vice President Ken Wuthrich advised there were two superintendent applicants who requested a closed session.

Alan Johnson thought there should be a more specific reason for the closed session other than to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose hiring is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session, as stated in Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i).  A discussion among the board members followed.

Rod Lynch moved to table agenda item No. 2, closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i).  Alan Johnson seconded the motion.  AYES-Johnson, Lynch, Wright, Wuthrich.  NAYS-Bodkins, Melvin.  Motion carried.

There were no resignations or contracts to consider in agenda item No. 3.

There being no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, upon motion made by Alan Bodkins and seconded by Rob Melvin, the Vice President declared the meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

 Board Secretary/Business Manager

Betsy J. Bassett

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